CoConnect Partnership

Lightspeed Systems Partners with CoConnect to Elevate Digital Safety and Connectivity in Education 

We are delighted to announce an exciting new partnership between Lightspeed Systems and CoConnect, designed to significantly enhance online safety and connectivity for schools across the UK. This collaboration combines the advanced digital safety solutions from Lightspeed Systems with CoConnect’s extensive expertise in connectivity, security and the UK education sector, creating a powerful new offering for educational institutions. 

Comprehensive Digital Safety and Connectivity 

CoConnect supports over 450 UK schools with a broad range of essential services. These include fully managed digital VoIP phone systems, antivirus and firewall protection, remote network and device management, and Microsoft Office 365 backup. Whether schools need a straightforward broadband setup, a fully managed service, or a high-performance cloud-based network, CoConnect delivers solutions that cater to various needs, ensuring a robust and secure digital infrastructure. 

Meeting DfE Standards 

This partnership is particularly timely, as it aligns with the Department for Education’s (DfE) standards for digital safeguarding and connectivity. The DfE guidelines stress the importance of having a full fibre connection, such as dedicated leased lines or Fibre to the Premises (FTTP), to provide schools with the necessary bandwidth and speed for effective teaching and learning. These connections are essential for supporting the growing demand for internet-based resources in education. 

In addition to a primary connection, the DfE recommends having a backup connection to ensure uninterrupted access to online resources. CoConnect’s solutions are designed to meet these standards, offering schools both primary and secondary connectivity options to maintain operational continuity and safeguard against unexpected interruptions. 

Enhancing Online Safety with Lightspeed Systems 

In tandem with CoConnect’s connectivity solutions, Lightspeed Systems offers a suite of products specifically aimed at enhancing digital safety in schools. Lightspeed Systems’ Filter provides comprehensive web filtering, which helps protect students from accessing inappropriate or harmful content. This tool is crucial for maintaining a safe online environment and aligning with the DfE’s safeguarding requirements. 

Lightspeed Alert further supports schools by monitoring online activity and detecting potential risks or concerning behaviour. This advanced tool is designed to identify early warning signs of issues such as cyberbullying or harmful content, enabling schools to intervene promptly and ensure student well-being. These features align closely with the Keeping Children Safe in Education (KCSIE) guidelines, which mandate that schools take proactive steps to protect students from online threats and ensure their safety. 

Streamlining IT Management 

The integration of Lightspeed Systems’ safety tools with CoConnect’s connectivity services will provide schools with a comprehensive solution that simplifies IT management. Schools will benefit from a seamless experience where digital safety and connectivity are managed under one roof, allowing them to focus on delivering quality education rather than navigating technical complexities. 

Looking Forward 

This partnership represents a significant step forward in providing schools with the tools they need to create a secure, connected, and efficient learning environment. By combining Lightspeed Systems’ advanced safety solutions with CoConnect’s robust connectivity and support services, we are committed to helping schools meet DfE standards and KCSIE requirements while supporting their educational missions. 

“All of us at CoConnect are excited to embark on our partnership with Lightspeed! Together, we’re supercharging safeguarding and connectivity for schools across the UK. By using Lightspeed’s leading safeguarding solutions with CoConnect’s expertise in connectivity and security, we’re setting a new standard in secure, seamless, and high-performance digital learning. Working together, schools will now have access to faster, safer, and more reliable online learning environments, helping them meet DfE standards whilst empowering students, teachers and SLT alike to thrive in the digital age!”  

— Shayne Grove, Director of Education Services at CoConnect

“At Lightspeed Systems, we’re delighted to partner with CoConnect. This collaboration is key to providing schools and trusts with excellent filtering and monitoring solutions, alongside comprehensive support for connectivity and security. By combining our strengths with CoConnect’s ISP expertise, we aim to deliver exceptional value and a seamless, secure experience for schools and trusts.” 

— Chris Spink, Account Manager at Lightspeed Systems 

For more information on how this partnership can benefit your school, please visit our websites or contact our teams directly. We look forward to helping your school achieve a safer, more connected digital environment. 

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